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a. slightly adhesive or gummy to the touch; sticky; lacking style or good taste; distasteful or offensive


Spelling Word: tacky
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n. lateness; delay; sluggishness; state or quality of being tardy


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a. not lasting forever; limited by time; secular or civil; of the material world; worldly


Spelling Word: temporal
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a. not permanent; not lasting


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n. gentleness; softness; affection; tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings


Spelling Word: tenderness
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a. earthly, as opposed to celestial; pertaining to the land


Spelling Word: terrestrial
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n. solemn declaration or affirmation; something that serves as evidence


Spelling Word: testimony
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a. curative; having or exhibiting healing powers; relating to the healing art


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n. healing power or quality; treatment of illness


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n. extended scolding; long angry or violent speech


Spelling Word: tirade